Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs, set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and intended to be achieved by the year 2030, are part of a UN Resolution called the "2030 Agenda".

The goals are broad and interdependent, yet each has a separate list of targets to achieve. Achieving all 169 targets would signal accomplishing all 17 goals. The SDGs cover social and economic development issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, global warming, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, urbanization, environment and social justice.

History

The Sustainable Development Goals are a UN Initiative. They are the result of a process that has been taking place since the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012, where member states agreed to launch a process to develop a set of SDGs. The SDGs replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015.

Goals

The 17 SDGs are:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years.

Implementation

The SDGs are intended to be implemented by all member states of the United Nations. Implementation and success will require the partnership of governments, private sector, civil society and citizens alike to make sure we leave a better planet for future generations.

See also

• United Nations Millennium Declaration
• 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• List of countries by Sustainable Development Goals index